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VolvereLSE:VLE -1.40%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:VLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.86 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Volvere ranks better than 89.35% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:VLE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.57 Med: 1.13 Max: 6.8
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Volvere was 6.80. The lowest was -1.57. And the median was 1.13.
LSE:VLE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.35% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs LSE:VLE: 0.16
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Volvere Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Volvere Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:VLE vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Volvere Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Volvere (LSE:VLE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Volvere. This is 88% below median its historical median of 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvere ranks #165 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Volvere's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Volvere's value of 0.14 is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvere ranks #165 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volvere has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvere's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Volvere ranks #165 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Volvere in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Volvere's value of 0.14 is 93.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Volvere has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.06, based on 1,549 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Volvere's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 93.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Volvere. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvere's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvere (LSE:VLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.86, compared to a current price of £21.20 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 93.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Volvere's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Volvere (LSE:VLE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Volvere (LSE:VLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvere stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £21.20 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.86.
GuruFocus considers Volvere to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:VLE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14 (88% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: £20.86 vs. price of £21.20 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#165 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volvere PLC is a holding company that invests in companies that require growth capital. It identifies and invests in undervalued and distressed businesses and securities as well as complementary businesses to the existing group. Its business is organized into Food Manufacturing and Investing and management services. Food Manufacturing consists of the manufacturing of frozen pies, and other pastry products for retailers and food service customers and the company also provides investment and management services. The company generates its revenue from the UK.
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